The string machine (also called string ensemble or string synth) was invented by ken freeman in 1970 as an attempt to replicate the sound of orchestral strings. It was so successful that it shortly became beloved instrument in its own right.

The distinctive sound of vintage string machines like the Arp Solina or the Crumer Performer can be heard on numerous music productions. It has been used by various musicians like: Pink Floyd, Air, Beck, The Eagles, Kraftwerk, The Cure, Joy Division, Josh Wink, Morrisey, Tangerine Dream, Keane, Japan, and New Order to name few.

Bringing that Special Vintage Strings Vibe to your DAW!

Like these old machines, Vintage Strings VST is a synthesizer that was especially designed to produce rich warm string pads. It make no use samples, so any of its presets can be tweaked, and new ones can be easily created, making Vintage Strings VST as user friendly as it is toneful.

What’s new in Vintage Stings MkIII?

And now, The third version of Vintage Strings presents various new features that expand its sound capabilities and make it even better:

The color control in the timbre section enables the creation of new beautiful choirs and pad sounds.

In the envelope section you can now choose the analog envelope mode, for an accurate emulation of vintage string machines envelopes.

The reverb section was completely revamped and now enables you to select between a smooth studio reverb and an authentic spring reverb.

The new 5th buttons enable each strings section to play 3.5 tones (Quinta) above the original pitch, for thicker string sounds.